The increasing use of cryptocurrencies and other digital assets has given rise to complex legal issues relating to regulatory status (including requirements to register as broker-dealers, commodity pool operators, commodity trading advisors...

Dechert's Leading on Crypto host Neel Maitra sat down with Moody's Ratings' Global Head of Digital Economy, Fabian Astic, to explore how tokenization could unlock more than US$250 trillion in trapped capital and reshape global financial markets.

How are crypto and blockchain creating the new infrastructure for financial services? Leading on Crypto host Neel Maitra gets a unique perspective on the intersection of fintech and regulation from Matthew Homer...

How are blockchains creating an ownership layer for the internet, shifting identity and value from intermediaries to users?

In this Sidecar episode of our Committed Capital podcast, Markus Bolsinger, co-head of Dechert's global private equity practice, joins Dechert partner Jennifer Csik Hutchens and associate...

Given recent crypto legislative developments, is the U.S. poised to further establish itself as a global regulatory leader in the space...

What if the most consequential dollar-denominated product in crypto isn't actually a stablecoin? In this episode of Dechert's Leading on Crypto, Ethena Labs General Counsel Zach Rosenberg and Deputy General Counsel Larry Florio join Dechert partner Neel Maitra to break down what makes USDe a "synthetic dollar" and why that distinction matters more than ever in a post-GENIUS Act world

What are some of the key differences between traditional securities investing and crypto? In this episode of Leading on Crypto, Dechert partner Neel Maitra sits down with Katrina Paglia, Chief Legal Officer at Pantera – one of the world's premier crypto-focused venture funds.

Curated by Dechert's antitrust practice, this comprehensive collection of real-world documents highlights issues that have caused deals unwanted attention from government authorities.

Establishing a hedge fund involves far more than simple replication of existing structures. What critical factors must managers evaluate when navigating the increasingly complex landscape of liquid...

How are leading U.S. crypto investment firms responding to and preparing for the Genius and CLARITY Acts?

Traditional financial products are being revolutionized through tokenization, with private and registered fund sponsors leveraging blockchain to enhance investor experiences and integrate funds into the crypto ecosystem.

The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) has released its Annual Report to Congress for 2025, revealing critical data about the Committee's activities and their implications for cross-border transactions. The report provides essential insights for foreign investors and dealmakers navigating the complex landscape of U.S. business acquisitions, highlighting both opportunities and challenges in the current regulatory environment. Understanding these tre

Leading on Crypto is a video series featuring exclusive conversations with industry leaders exploring the evolving world of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. Each episode delivers timely insights on regulatory developments, market trends, tokenization, stablecoins, and the innovations reshaping digital finance from executives at firms like Moody's Ratings, Pantera, Gemini, a16z, and the Crypto Council for Innovation.

Last year, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized sweeping changes to the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) notification and report form (the new Rules). The U.S. Chamber of Commerce sought a declaratory judgment that the new...

Despite a year of geopolitical volatility and economic uncertainty, private equity demonstrated its resilience in 2024. With challenges still ahead, how are PE managers setting themselves up for success in the coming year?

In the latest Country Edition of On Reg, host Angelo Lercara is joined by partners Amanjit Fagura and Colin Sharpsmith from Dechert's Dubai office to discuss critical insights for asset managers looking to raise capital...

The Eastern District of Pennsylvania recently ruled that where the government lacks substantial justification for bringing a regulatory enforcement action, it can be liable to reimburse the corporate defendant for attorney fees and costs, potentially deterring such actions in the future.

A manufacturer of PFAS free turf has filed a defamation suit to prevent an environmental group from harming its business after the group issued blanket statements about the presence of PFAS.

What lessons can the rise of Bitcoin still teach us about the crypto landscape today?